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Graduate Record 2023-2024 
    
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EVAT 5310 - Tropical Meteorology

Effective Start Date: 02/17/2022
In this course, students will learn about the behavior, dynamics, and thermodynamics of the tropical atmosphere. A wide range of time and space scales will be examined, from the large-scale energy balance down to cumulus convection and tropical cyclones. Emphasis will be placed on studying atmospheric convection. This course is a foundation for advanced study and research in atmospheric science, meteorology, and atmosphere-related disciplines.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis: Graded